Harrisburg University of Science and Technology · Courses
CHEM
26 courses with the subject CHEM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MATH 120 Description: This course with laboratory provides a general introduction to states of matter, atoms and molecules, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, reactions, concentration units, periodicity, chemical bonding, atomic and molecular structure, and thermodynamics, which serve as a
CHEM 152 Description: This course provides a general introduction to states of matter, atoms and molecules, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, reactions, concentration units, periodicity, chemical bonding, atomic and molecular structure, and thermodynamics, which serve as a
CHEM 151 Description: Companion laboratory component that illustrates through hands-on experimentation the general introduction to states of matter, atoms and molecules, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, reactions, concentration units, periodicity, chemical bonding, atomic and molecular structure, and thermodynamics, which serve as a
CHEM 150 Description: A study of chemical principles including acid/base chemistry, equilibrium, titration, transition metals, and solutions. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Limited to the student enrolled in the BS-Exercise Science degree program. Offered Spring semester, annually.
CHEM 162 Description: A study of chemical principles including acid/base chemistry, bonding, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Spring semester, annually.
CHEM 161 Description: Companion laboratory component that illustrates the study of chemical principles including acid/base chemistry, bonding, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Spring semester, annually.
C or higher in CHEM 151 - CHEM 152 Description: An introductory investigation of current concerns and problems dealing with chemistry of the environment. Chemistry of the atmosphere, biosphere and hydrosphere are examined and discussed. Offered Fall semester, even-numbered years.
CHEM 212 Description: This course is designed as a first-level introduction to the carbon-based reactions involved in life chemistry. The course focuses on the nomenclature, structure, and fundamental basis for reactivity of organic compounds. It sets a background for advanced study in forensic or environmental chemistry and biochemistry. Offered Fall semester, annually; Summer Subterm A, as needed.
CHEM 211 Description: This course is the laboratory component for CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture . The lab is a first-level introduction to the carbon-based reactions involved in life chemistry. The lab focuses on fundamental techniques and instruments used in Organic Chemistry, the reactions that occur with organic molecules, and the importance of accurate record-keeping. Offered Fall semester, annually; Summer Subterm A, as needed.
CHEM 222 Description: This course builds upon the principles learned in the first course and is designed to provide a foundation in the fundamentals of organic compounds, their structures, reactions, and underlying reaction mechanisms. It is the second in a series and focuses on aromatic compounds and compounds with a carbonyl group. Offered Spring semester, annually.
CHEM 221 Description: This course is the laboratory component for Organic Chemistry ll. It is designed as a first level introduction to the carbon-based reactions involved in life chemistry. This lab course focuses on the continued use of fundamental techniques used in Chemistry labs while exploring the synthesis of, and key reactions involving, carbonyl compounds and aromatics. It helps provide the background necessary for advanced study in forensics, environmental chemistry, and biochemistry. Offered Spring semester, annually.
CHEM 317 Description: This course introduces theoretical and practical aspects of quantitative chemical analysis: primary analysis, error analysis, data handling; solution equilibria and acid-base titrations; spectrophotometry. Offered Fall semester, annually.
CHEM 316 Description: This course is the companion laboratory to Analytical Chemistry lecture. The student will learn how to correctly prepare standard solutions and samples, test samples using a variety of experimental methods, and analyze experimental data to determine concentration of unknown compared to standards. Error analysis, data handling, and quality control will be performed. Offered Fall semester, annually.
CHEM 221 and CHEM 222 Description: This course is designed as an advanced undergraduate study of the structure and reactivity of carbon-based biomolecules. Approximately one-half of the course is devoted to a description of the structure and chemical properties of bio-organic compounds. The second half of the course draws upon the concepts from organic and inorganic chemistry in order to investigate enzymatic reactions and metabolism. Offered Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
CHEM 327 Description: This course introduces instrumental and method design, function, and operation applied to chemical analysis. Offered Spring semester, annually.
CHEM 327Instrumental Chemical Analysis Laboratory1
CHEM 326 Description: This course is the companion laboratory to CHEM 326 and introduces instrumental and method design, function, and operation applied to chemical analysis. The laboratories emphasize hands-on instrument use, data analysis, and unknown identification. Offered Spring semester, annually.
CHEM 332 Description: This course is an in-depth study of several classes of biomolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. The course emphasizes the chemistry that dictates the structure and functions of biological molecules. Focus is given to: 1) amino acid and protein chemistry; 2) enzyme activity; and, 3) combination of the major classes of biological molecules to form biological membranes. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Fall semester, annually.
CHEM 331 Description: This laboratory course provides hands-on experience with a variety of biochemical techniques and reinforces the theoretical concepts introduced in CHEM 331 . Emphasis is placed on protein purification, enzyme kinetics, and applications of lipids. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Fall semester, annually.
CHEM 352 Description: This course is a detailed study of carbohydrate, fatty acid, and amino acid metabolism including biochemical thermodynamics. An in-depth study of nucleic acids and how their chemistry dictates their structure and biological function is also presented. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Spring semester, annually.
CHEM 351 Description: This course is the companion laboratory to CHEM 351 - Biochemistry II Lecture . The student will learn assays and instrumental methods to analyze nucleic acids, carbohydrates, fats and the transformations they undergo in biological systems. Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week. Offered Spring semester, annually.
CHEM 211 and CHEM 212 Description: This course provides the student an advanced level of understanding of inorganic chemistry and its role in biological molecules. The relationship between structure, bonding, and reactivity of transition metals is discussed with a primary focus on coordination chemistry. Offered Fall semester, odd-numbered years.
